Electrical Engineer

Certain Advantage; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 6-12 month sub-contract in Plymouth. The role involves collaborating with customers on electrical projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and modifying existing systems. Candidates should hold a minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, possess relevant industry experience, and be knowledgeable about electrical safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline required.
• Design and modification of electrical systems experience necessary.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and electrical standards needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide support.
• Scope and design modifications to existing assets based on customer needs.
• Support full lifecycle of electrical projects from design to maintenance.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams on electrical designs.
• Assist in planning and executing installation and testing.

Skills

Electrical system design

Knowledge of safety regulations

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or CEng status

Job description

Overview

Contract: 6-12 Month Sub-contract in Plymouth. Outside IR35 Ltd Rate. On-site 2 days per week.

Certain Advantage is working with an Engineering Company who is supporting facilities engineering and major infrastructure projects.

Our client is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer on an initial 6-12 month sub-contract in the Plymouth area.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will work collaboratively with the customer to support infrastructure and asset development at a major dockyard facility. This role may include but is not limited to: being the technical interface with the customer, ensuring that all electrical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered, to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations, whilst working within a team of electrical engineers supporting various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements and provide electrical engineering support.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations.
• Engage in the full lifecycle development of electrical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
• Assess and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align electrical designs with broader infrastructure projects.
• Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree (minimum) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline; Master\'s degree or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Relevant electrical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc).
• Designing and modification of electrical systems (LV/HV systems, lighting, power distribution etc.)
• Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations and electrical standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC).
• Awareness of stress and structural integrity assessments. (Desirable)